In Upper West Side there are 9 residential internet providers covering 98.01% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,943 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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9 Internet Service Providers in Upper West Side
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Upper West Side are not shown.
Upper West Side Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 98.01% of Upper West Side. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Now you can call companies in Upper West Side with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Upper West Side?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Upper West Side.
Internet Speed Key
The average Upper West Side home can get up to 1,943 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 82.32% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Upper West Side.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Upper West Side, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Upper West Side?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Upper West Side you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 82.79% of Upper West Side homes.
- Cable is fastest for 14.50% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.99% of Upper West Side homes.
Internet Market Health in Upper West Side
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Upper West Side internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Upper West Side based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.7 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.7 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Upper West Side internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Upper West Side homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Upper West Side internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Upper West Side needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Upper West Side, along with details on where in Upper West Side and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 96.31%, or 214,783 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Upper West Side area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Upper West Side.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Upper West Side. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Upper West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Upper West Side can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Upper West Side customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Upper West Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Upper West Side cable providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Upper West Side is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 40 Mbps.
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- 0.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 99.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 93.09%, or 207,596 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Upper West Side area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Upper West Side.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Upper West Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Upper West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Upper West Side can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Upper West Side customers is up to 1,920 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 88.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Upper West Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Upper West Side fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Upper West Side is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,913 Mbps.
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- 88.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 93.09%, or 207,596 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Upper West Side area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Upper West Side.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Upper West Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Upper West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Upper West Side can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Upper West Side customers is up to 1,920 Mbps.
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- 88.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Upper West Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Upper West Side fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Upper West Side is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,913 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 86.70%, or 193,331 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Upper West Side area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Upper West Side.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Upper West Side. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Upper West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Upper West Side can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Upper West Side customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Upper West Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Upper West Side cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Upper West Side is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 9.84%, or 21,941 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, southwest, north, east, south, and central Upper West Side area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Upper West Side.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Upper West Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Upper West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Upper West Side can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Upper West Side customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Upper West Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Upper West Side fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Upper West Side is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Nuvisions DSL in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY
Nuvisions DSL coverage
About 2.97%, or 6,618 people, have Nuvisions DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, south, and northeast Upper West Side area. Nuvisions is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Upper West Side.
Nuvisions DSL download speeds
Nuvisions is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Upper West Side. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Nuvisions DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Upper West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Upper West Side can order from Nuvisions goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Upper West Side customers is up to 408 Mbps.
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- 34.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 65.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nuvisions DSL upload speeds
In Upper West Side download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Nuvisions DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Nuvisions is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Upper West Side DSL providers. Nuvisions offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Upper West Side is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Nuvisions customers can get speeds up to 408 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 65.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.84%, or 4,108 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south and southwest Upper West Side area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Upper West Side.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Upper West Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Upper West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Upper West Side can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Upper West Side customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Upper West Side download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Upper West Side fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Upper West Side is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Starry Fiber in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY
Starry fiber coverage
About 1.30%, or 2,897 people, have Starry fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest and north Upper West Side area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Upper West Side.
Starry fiber download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Upper West Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Starry fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Upper West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Upper West Side can order from Starry goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Upper West Side customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fiber upload speeds
In Upper West Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starry fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Starry is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Upper West Side fiber providers. Starry offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Upper West Side is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 96.75%, or 215,758 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Upper West Side area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Upper West Side.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Upper West Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Upper West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Upper West Side can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Upper West Side customers is up to 93 Mbps.
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- 90.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Upper West Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Upper West Side fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Upper West Side is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.
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- 90.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 86.27%, or 192,382 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Upper West Side area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Upper West Side.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Upper West Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Upper West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Upper West Side can order from Starry goes up to 800 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Upper West Side customers is up to 329 Mbps.
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- 4.2% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 92.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Upper West Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starry fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Starry is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Upper West Side fixed wireless providers. Starry offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Upper West Side is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Starry customers can get speeds up to 105 Mbps.
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- 3.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 96.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 83.05%, or 185,205 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Upper West Side area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Upper West Side.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Upper West Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Upper West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Upper West Side can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Upper West Side customers is up to 670 Mbps.
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- 52.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 47.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Upper West Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Upper West Side fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Upper West Side is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 49 Mbps.
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- 52.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 47.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
Upper West Side Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Upper West Side or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Upper West Side compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Internet speeds in Upper West Side are comparable versus the average speeds in Manhattan: 1,860 Mbps in Manhattan versus 1,943 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Manhattan is 96.70% versus 98.01% in Upper West Side.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Upper West Side are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yorkville, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morningside Heights, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Midtown, Manhattan, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Theater District, Manhattan, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Harlem, Manhattan, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Sutton Area, Manhattan, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Astoria, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southeast, Houston, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northeast Dallas-White Rock, Dallas, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Last Vegas, North Las Vegas, NV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Paradise Valley, Phoenix, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pasadina, Houston, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Powers, Colorado Springs, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roosevelt, Fresno, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Bronx, Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds